I had a Smoothie way back in '77. I bought it with an Enya .40 for a steal even then of $50 and never got around to finishing it. All the major work, wings, tail feathers and most of the fuselage were complete and then I got married. The plane was moved three times in 20 years, languishing in whatever basement or workspace I had, pushed further back on the"things to finish" list.
I won't say that the marriage put the halt on it exactly, but the marriage ended a few years ago and I do know that a Williamson Ringmaster that I started about the same time is just now all in one piece awaiting paint.
 I've been hawking my blog site now for a week and I'd very much like to include your efforts with the plane, so please keep us(me) apprised of your progress in words and pictures. I'm a technical writer by trade and would like to do a "follow along" piece with you.
Troy
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